Summit Lake Dam And Dike
Summit Lake Dam And Dike is a concrete dam located in Westchester County, New York, built in 1992. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Summit Lake Dam And Dike
The primary purpose of Summit Lake Dam And Dike is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Summit Lake Homeowner Association (shla);victor And Kristine Cannistra (private). It impounds the Tr-w Branch Croton River near Purdy Station.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 19 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1992, the structure is 34 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 01/06/2023.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Westchester |
| Nearest City | Purdy Station |
| River/Stream | Tr-w Branch Croton River |
| Coordinates | 41.33917, -73.68417 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 8 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Summit Lake Homeowner Association (SHLA);VICTOR AND KRISTINE CANNISTRA |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 01/06/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY13958 |
| Federal ID | NY13958 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |